Introduction to Horticulture:

Basic horticulture concepts

Plant types: flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs

Plant Life Cycle:

Understanding plant life stages

Planting seeds and caring for young plants

Basic Botany:

Parts of a plant and their functions

Identification of common plants

Career Exploration:

Exploring horticulture careers

Developing vocational skills

Environmental Stewardship:

Conservation awareness

Recycling and composting

Sustainable garden practices

Gardening Skills:

Soil preparation, planting, watering

Basic gardening techniques

Hydroponics and Aquaculture:

Introduction to soil-less gardening (hydroponics)

Basics of aquaculture and its connection to horticulture

Adaptive Gardening Techniques:

Tools and techniques for different abilities

Creating accessible garden spaces

Sensory Gardens:

Designing gardens for sensory engagement

Selecting plants for sight, touch, smell, taste, and sound

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL):

Building social skills through gardening

Managing emotions in a garden setting

Teamwork and communication skills